Why are most 7 strings super strats?

skinhead · 06-13-2007, 11:00 PM

I love neon colors, but that's another stuff.

You'r right on wait you said about the woods, they need to offer more variety of them.

I still dig that Ibanez came with some new models this year, the Apex 2 it's very nice, mahogany+hardtail+Dimarzios, that's a "good" guitar ("good" because i didn't try it).

Metal Ken · 06-13-2007, 11:03 PM

I actually think 2007 is a great year for 7's. We get the loomis model, which is, what? ash? And we get a couple of new mahogany ones for Ibanez, tail end of '06, KxK introduces superstrat shapes in whatever wood you want a excellent price. Schecter comes out with a few new models. Epiphones got their Goth LP7's back, ESP has some badass models as well. Most of them are japan only, but still.

Jongpil Yun · 06-13-2007, 11:03 PM

Because of Steve Vai.

The Universe was a superstrat, so it's pretty common now.

Plus, the superstrat design is the best.

t3h b3st

playstopause · 06-13-2007, 11:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Metal Ken

I actually think 2007 is a great year for 7's.

We keep complaining but that's true.
I think there's more coming ahead. I have great hopes for Ibby 100th anniversary.

Also, maybe a new 7-string.org strat in the future?

telecaster90 · 06-13-2007, 11:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jongpil Yun

Because of Steve Vai.

The Universe was a superstrat, so it's pretty common now.

That's what I was gonna say

Cool711 · 06-13-2007, 11:16 PM

I like the super strats.
I like the cut, balance and contours of the strat, so it works for me.
Different woods would be nice though (as stated before).

And yeah, I agree with the niche market thing.
Fact: 6 strings sell more than 7's.

Naren · 06-14-2007, 12:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Metal Ken

im a metalhead and aside from the Rhoads V & IronBird, i could care less about extreme shapes. Just cause someone likes metal doesnt mean they like extreme shapes ;p

guitarplayerone · 06-14-2007, 12:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Murder Soul

I wouldn't mind seeing a 7 string King V.

there was check ikebe...

theres still a rhoades up there though- that plus a schaller would be SIICK

metalfiend666 · 06-14-2007, 06:53 AM

Basically the superstrat shape is the most comfortable to play for the average joe and sells more easily. Look at how many "shape" guitars are for sale in your local guitar shop sompared to Strats, Tele's and Les Pauls.

playstopause · 06-14-2007, 11:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Murder Soul

I wouldn't mind seeing a 7 string King V.

It exist. ---> Jackson Stars

06-13-2007, 11:00 PM	#11
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Metal Ken Dissident Aggressor • Super Moderator • Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Florida Posts: 16,452 Real Name: Legion Main Seven: Loomis, C7HR, Giannini 7 Rig: Mesa Rectoverb 50 Thanked: 73	I actually think 2007 is a great year for 7's. We get the loomis model, which is, what? ash? And we get a couple of new mahogany ones for Ibanez, tail end of '06, KxK introduces superstrat shapes in whatever wood you want a excellent price. Schecter comes out with a few new models. Epiphones got their Goth LP7's back, ESP has some badass models as well. Most of them are japan only, but still. Almighty asmodeus, existant of chaos Ominous be thy name Thy kingdom come on earth Lead me into all temptation of my flesh So I may trespass greatly into Thy ways by my desires ~Fornicatus Benefictus http://www.myspace.com/impurity Brutal Skullfucking Death Metal

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Jongpil Yun Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 2,332 Real Name: JP Main Seven: RG 7620 (VK) Thanked: 27	Because of Steve Vai. The Universe was a superstrat, so it's pretty common now. Plus, the superstrat design is the best. t3h b3st Whether it's laughable or irrational, this is the path that ALL great men walk! If there's a wall in our way, we'll destroy it! If there's no road, we'll pave it with our own hands! The magma in our hearts is blazing like flames! Who the hell do you think we are?

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metalfiend666 - Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Basildon, Essex, England Posts: 9,623 Real Name: James Main Seven: Death Warrior/KXK Sii-7 Rig: Dual Rec->Trace 3x12 Thanked: 43	Basically the superstrat shape is the most comfortable to play for the average joe and sells more easily. Look at how many "shape" guitars are for sale in your local guitar shop sompared to Strats, Tele's and Les Pauls. www.metalguitarist.org

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Cool711 ss.org Regular Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Trinidad Posts: 177 Thanked: 0	I like the super strats. I like the cut, balance and contours of the strat, so it works for me. Different woods would be nice though (as stated before). And yeah, I agree with the niche market thing. Fact: 6 strings sell more than 7's.


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